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- 1. Multiple Choice
B represents which of the following climate regions?TropicalPolarTemperate - 2. Multiple ChoiceC represents which of the following climate regions?PolarTropicalTemperate
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHow are convection currents created?by global winds blowing across the latitudesby the uneven heating of the Earth's surface from the Sunby the climate regions and their temperature differencesby the convection of the Earth
- 4. Multiple ChoiceA represents which of the following climate regions?PolarTropicalTemperate
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow do global winds affect the weather on Earth's surface?global winds create large waves in the oceans.global winds are responsible for land erosion.global winds are responsible for the direction of weather systems.global winds create fronts.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA fast moving ribbon of air high in the atmosphere is calledtrade windspolar easterlieswesterly windsjet streams
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThese winds are responsible for moving tropical weather systems.trade windspolar easterliestropical jet streamsjet streams
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of energy is responsible for heating the Earth?chemical energysolar energymechanical energylight energy
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich region on Earth receives more direct sunlight than all other regions?polartropicaltemperatedesert
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhen warm air rises and cool air falls what is formed?conductionconvectionradiation
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich winds are located near the poles and blow from east to west?trade windshorse latitudespolar easterlieswesterly winds
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich winds are located near the equator and blow from east to west?trade windshorse latitudespolar easterlieswesterly winds
- 13. Multiple ChoiceHow can jet streams affect weather?the jet streams can move up or down bringing different temperaturesthe jet streams will stay in place and influence the temperature in the tropical region.the jet stream brings warm temperatures to the tropical regionsthe jet streams have no affect on weather, they're just winds.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe Gulf Stream in the Northern Hemisphere and the Brazilian Current in the Southern Hemisphere move poleward. Compared to inland areas at the same latitude, the coastal areas bordering these currents willbe warmerhave more advection fogsbe more aridhave shorter growing seasons
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe map below shows the continental United States and four arrows representing wind directions. Which arrow best represents the directions of the jet stream that influences weather across the continental United States?Arrow 1Arrow 2Arrow 3Arrow 4
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe map below shows global wind patterns. The east coast of the United States is marked with a star. Global winds blow in the directions shown on the map. Winds blowing from the east coast of the United States have the most effect on the weather in which the following regions?AfricaAsiaEuropeSouth America
- 17. Multiple ChoiceScientist found evidence of past glacial activity in Massachusetts. Which of the following conclusions is best supported by this evidence?Sea levels were much higher in the past.The Climate on Earth has changed over time.Total numbers of organisms on Earth have changed over timeThe total amount of radiation from the Sun was much higher in the past.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following describes the winter conditions that would result in a home having the highest rate of heat loss to the outside environment?a cloudy, calm daya trade wind comes inrows of icicles along the window awningsa strong, steady wind blowing from the northwest
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following data would be most useful for describing the climate of a specific area?average weekly wind speeds for 1 monthdaily relative humidity levels for 18 monthstotal annual precipitation amounts for 2 yearsaverage high and low month temperatures for 20 years
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the primary cause of winds?humidity differencesair pressure differencesthe revolution of Earththe rotation of Earth
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe cross section below shows the flow of prevailing winds over a mountain ridge. Which location is most likely to receive precipitation?ABCD
- 22. Multiple ChoiceA map view of surface air movement in a low-pressure system is shown. The air near the center of this low-pressure system usually willevaporate into a liquidreverse directionrise and form cloudssqueeze together to form a high-pressure system
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich weather change is most likely indicated by rapidly falling air pressure?Humidity is decreasingTemperature is decreasingSkies are clearingA storm is approaching
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe properties of an air mass are mostly determined by therate of Earth's rotationdirection of Earth's surface windssource region where the air mass formedpath the air mass follows along a land surface
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe incomplete flowchart below shows some of the changes that occur in the warm air as it rises to form a cloud. Which statement should be placed in the empty box to accurately complete the flowchart?The air warms as it expends.The air cools until it reaches the dew pointThe air's relative humidity decreases to zero.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe picture shows a place where air currents will form due to the uneven heating of Earth. In which direction will air currents most likely move?straight down over the landfrom the land toward the seastraight up above the seafrom the sea toward the land
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following systems would most likely have the greatest amount of moisture associated with it?Option 1Option 2Option 3Option 4
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following factors would most likely cause a hurricane to decrease in strength?staying over a warm body of water for a long timeincreasing the number of large cloudsmoving over a continentmoving toward tropical waters
- 29. Multiple ChoiceThe Gulf Stream in the Northern Hemisphere and the Brazilian Current in the Southern Hemisphere move poleward. Compared to inland areas at the same latitude, the coastal areas bordering these currents willbe warmerbe more dryhave more foghave shorter growing seasons.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhen comparing temperatures of 2 California regions of the same latitude, students found that the nighttime temperature dropped significantly at the desert site but only slightly at the coastal site. This difference is mostly caused bylower wind speeds in the desert than at the coastless water vapor in the desert than at the coastlower carbon dioxide levels in the desert than at the coastless vegetation in the desert than at the coast
- 31. Multiple ChoiceThe diagram below shows a landscape. Where in the diagram would the air pressure be the greatest?at the beachon top of the mountainat the bottom of the cloudsabove the Earth's atmosphere
- 32. Multiple ChoiceThis graph shows the average temperatures on one of these areas for each month of the year. The data in the graph are most likely for which city shown in the map?1234
- 33. Multiple ChoiceSpringfield, Missouri and San Francisco, California are at similar latitudes, but they have different climates. Springfield has very hot summers and cold winters, while San Francisco has about the same temperature all year. What is the most likely reason the 2 cities have such different climates?The amount of sunlight on each citythe distance each city is from an oceanthe elevation above sea level of each citythe distance of each city from the equator
- 34. Multiple ChoiceSusan lives in a city where the days are usually very warm. However, yesterday was very cold. Which statement is true about the city yesterday?The city had cold weather and climate.The city had warm weather and climate.The city had warm weather but a cold climate.The city had cold weather but a warm climate.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich symbol on the map shows a cold front?HLTrianglesSemi-Circles
- 36. Multiple ChoiceSurface currents in the ocean affect the climate of the land areas nearby. Which of the currents most affect the climate of Massachusetts and its surrounding states?Gulf StreamLabrador CurrentNorth Atlantic DriftNorth Equatorial Current
- 37. Multiple ChoiceThe table below shows the average monthly temperatures for Massachusetts over a 30-year period. The average temperature for April is missing. Which is the best estimate of the average temperature for April?1 C10 C16 C20 C
- 38. Multiple ChoiceThe map below shows the location of the Gulf Stream, an ocean current that moves tropical water along the east coast of the United States. Which of the following statements best describes how the Gulf Stream affects the weather along the east coast?It makes the air less humid and brings less rain to the area.It makes the air temperature cooler and the winds stronger.It makes the winds stronger and brings less rain to the area.It makes the air temperature warmer and the air more humid.
- 39. Multiple ChoiceThe picture below shows a weather instrument. What is the weather instrument designed to measure?air temperaturerainfall amountsnowfall amountwind speed
- 40. Multiple ChoiceBased on the information in the table, which of following types of precipitation most likely occurred on this day?hailrainsleetsnow
- 41. Multiple ChoiceThe table shows temperature and precipitation reports for Bangor, Maine. On which day did rain fall?January 4January 6January 15January 30
- 42. Multiple ChoiceThe map below shows Labrador and England. What is the most likely reason that England is warmer than Labrador?A warmer ocean current flows nearer to England than to Labrador.More people live in England than in Labrador.Labrador receives less sunlight than England.Labrador has more glaciers than England.
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhere do climate conditions cause hurricanes to become larger and more powerful?over warm waterover cold waterover mountainsover dry, flat land
- 44. Multiple ChoiceThe average temperature of City X is hotter than the average temperature of City Y during the summer, but colder than City Y in the winter. Using the map shown, what is the best explanation for the milder weather in City Y?Warm winds from the land keep the temperature mild all year long.The ocean current warms the air in the winter and keeps it cooler in summer.The ocean always floods City Y, keeping it near 75 degrees F all year.City Y is to the south of City X.
- 45. Multiple Choice
Which change most likely caused a decrease in global mean surface temperatures during the time periods shaded on the graph?
a decrease in deforestation
an decrease in the use of fossil fuels
an increase in volcanic eruptions
an increase in education about the population of domesticated livestock
- 46. Multiple ChoiceDeath Valley, one of the driest places on Earth, is located on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Which statement correctly explains why the east side of these mountains is so much drier than the west side?Since weather systems generally move from east to west in the US, as an air mass reaches the mountains, it rises and cools and its moisture condenses and precipitates.Since weather systems generally move from east to west in the United States, as an air mass reaches the mountains, it rises and warms, and its moisture evaporates and precipitates.Since weather systems generally move from west to east in the United States, as an air mass reaches the mountains, it rises and cools and its moisture condenses and precipitates.Since weather systems generally move from west to east in the United States, as an air mass reaches the mountains, it rises and warms, and its moisture evaporates and precipitates.
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the relative humidity when the dry bulb is 18 C and the wet bulb is 14 C?60%64%89%91%
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these has the greatest effect on weather and climate conditions on Earth?ice in glaciersheat from desertsenergy from the sunclouds in the atmosphere
- 49. Multiple ChoiceIn which layer of Earth do thunderstorms occur?ThermosphereMesosphereStratosphereTroposphere
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhich graph best represents the amounts of gases found in the atmosphere?ABC
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